IoT Spec Taps Internet ProtocolNews & Analysis 7/29/2014 1 commentThe IPSO Alliance will release a reference architecture for an IoT software stack based on the Internet Protocol, along with a list of smart objects for functions such as lighting control.

Broadcom Cuts 2,500 jobsNews & Analysis 7/22/2014 29 commentsBroadcom announced plans to cut 2,500 jobs, 20% of its workforce after decided it cold not sell and should exit the cellular baseband business.

5G Calling: US Answers, SortaNews & Analysis 7/21/2014 4 commentsIn the third and final part of our series on 5G cellular we look at work in the US where there are efforts but no industrial 5G consortium as such.

Smart Grid Lessons From a UtilityBlog 7/18/2014 3 commentsA smart grid project in Sacramento provided many lessons, especially in ways to test and select consumer energy systems, said a lead technical adviser on the project.

Android Wear Buzzes Sans BabakBlog 7/17/2014 4 commentsBabak Parviz, one of the fathers of Google's Project Glass, left the company for Amazon this week, presumably spreading the DNA of wearables. Meanwhile, Android Wear continues to gain buzz if not market traction yet.

5G Calling: Asia RisingNews & Analysis 7/17/2014 7 commentsChina and Korea have established dedicated 5G industrial research efforts that have formed alliances with each other and are now reaching out to collaborate with Europe's 5GPPP.

5G Calling: Alliances FormNews & Analysis 7/16/2014 1 commentGovernments and industry research groups in Europe, Asia, and the US are starting to link up in hopes of driving to a single standard for 5G cellular services expected to switch on in about 2020.

Broadcom Raises Small-Cell BidNews & Analysis 7/16/2014 Post a commentBroadcom is sampling an updated line of its small cell chipsets for residential and enterprise markets. The BCM617XX family of SoCs supports 3G, 4G, and LTE for what Broadcom considers to be a growing market.

Nest Nurtures New IoT ProtocolNews & Analysis 7/15/2014 5 commentsGoogle's Nest is leading Thread, a new group promoting a home automation protocol for secure mesh networks over 802.15.4 radios that it has been using in its products since its inception.